A system for mounting a component in an aperture of a supporting surface has a mounting flange surrounding the component to be mounted, and at least two clamp dogs attached to the mounting flange and located adjacent a rear surface of the mounting flange. The component is inserted into a mounting ho
A system for mounting a component in an aperture of a supporting surface has a mounting flange surrounding the component to be mounted, and at least two clamp dogs attached to the mounting flange and located adjacent a rear surface of the mounting flange. The component is inserted into a mounting hole cut in a sheet rock surface or ceiling tile, so that the flange abuts the front face of the surface. The clamping assemblies are located on the rear face of the surface. There is a pivoting system for pivoting the clamp dog around an axis. The pivoting system is operable from both the front surface and the rear surface of the mounting flange so that the clamp dogs can be actuated from either side of the sheet rock or ceiling tile.
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What is claimed is: 1. A system for mounting a component in an aperture in a ceiling grid, comprising; a mounting flange surrounding the component, said mounting flange having a front surface and a rear surface; and at least two clamping assemblies attached to the mounting flange and located adjace
What is claimed is: 1. A system for mounting a component in an aperture in a ceiling grid, comprising; a mounting flange surrounding the component, said mounting flange having a front surface and a rear surface; and at least two clamping assemblies attached to the mounting flange and located adjacent a rear surface of the mounting flange, each clamping assembly comprising: an elongated clamp dog; and a pivoting system for pivoting the clamp dog around an axis, said pivoting system being operable from both the front surface and the rear surface of the mounting flange; wherein said pivoting system is pivoted between a retracted and extended position, such that in said retracted position, the clamp dog is located within a radius of the mounting flange, and in said extended position, the clamp dog extends beyond a radius of the mounting flange to support the component on the ceiling grid, wherein said pivoting system comprises a screw extending through said clamp dog, said screw having a screw head accessible from the front surface of the mounting flange, and having a cap mounted on an opposite end of the screw, such that said screw can be turned from both surfaces of the mounting flange to pivot the clamp dog; wherein each clamping assembly further comprises a clamp dog tower connected with the mounting flange, said clamp dog tower enclosing the end of the clamp dog and having a slot though which the clamp dog extends, said clamp dog tower prohibiting pivoting of the clamp dog beyond a width of the slot; and wherein the screw has a lower threaded portion and an upper unthreaded portion, such that turning the screw in one direction causes the clamp dog to rotate until the clamp dog contacts an edge of the slot of the dog tower, and then travel along the threaded portion of the screw until the clamp dog reaches a clamped position, and turning screw in an opposite direction causes the clamp dog to travel up the threaded portion of the screw until it reaches the unthreaded portion of the screw, and wherein further turning of the screw in said opposite direction while the clamp dog is located on the unthreaded portion of the screw does not cause the clamp dog to move along the screw. 2. The system according to claim 1, wherein the cap has a slot for accommodating a screwdriver, and wings to allow for manual turning of the screw. 3. The system according to claim 1, wherein there are four clamping assemblies, said clamping assemblies being arranged in two pairs located on opposite sides of the mounting flange. 4. The system according to claim 1, wherein the clamp dog has a profile that matches a shape of the component, so that in a closed position, the clamp dog is flush with the component. 5. The system according to claim 1, wherein the clamp dog has at least one spreader pad located on a lower surface thereof, said spreader pad resting on the supporting surface to distribute clamping pressure of the clamp dog when the clamp dog is in a clamped position. 6. A system for mounting a component in an aperture in a ceiling grid, comprising; a mounting flange surrounding the component, said mounting flange having a front surface and a rear surface; and at least two clamping assemblies attached to the mounting flange and located adjacent a rear surface of the mounting flange, each clamping assembly comprising: an elongated clamp dog; and a pivoting system for pivoting the clamp dog around an axis, said pivoting system being operable from both the front surface and the rear surface of the mounting flange; wherein said pivoting system is pivoted between a retracted and extended position, such that in said retracted position, the clamp dog is located within a radius of the mounting flange, and in said extended position, the clamp dog extends beyond a radius of the mounting flange to support the component on the ceiling grid, wherein said pivoting system comprises a screw extending through said clamp dog, said screw having a screw head accessible from the front surface of the mounting flange, and having a cap mounted on an opposite end of the screw, such that said screw can be turned from both surfaces of the mounting flange to pivot the clamp dog; wherein each clamping assembly further comprises a clamp dog tower connected with the mounting flange, said clamp dog tower enclosing the end of the clamp dog and having a slot though which the clamp dog extends, said clamp dog tower prohibiting pivoting of the clamp dog beyond a width of the slot; and wherein the cap has a skirt extending around a lower portion of the cap, said skirt enclosing a top edge of the clamp dog tower and preventing the screw and clamp dog from coming out of the dog tower. 7. A system for mounting a component in an aperture in a ceiling grid, comprising; a mounting flange surrounding the component, said mounting flange having a front surface and a rear surface; and at least two clamping assemblies attached to the mounting flange and located adjacent a rear surface of the mounting flange, each clamping assembly comprising: an elongated clamp dog; and a pivoting system for pivoting the clamp dog around an axis, said pivoting system being operable from both the front surface and the rear surface of the mounting flange; wherein said pivoting system is pivoted between a retracted and extended position, such that in said retracted position, the clamp dog is located within a radius of the mounting flange, and in said extended position, the clamp dog extends beyond a radius of the mounting flange to support the component on the ceiling grid, wherein said pivoting system comprises a screw extending through said clamp dog, said screw having a screw head accessible from the front surface of the mounting flange, and having a cap mounted on an opposite end of the screw, such that said screw can be turned from both surfaces of the mounting flange to pivot the clamp dog; wherein each clamping assembly further comprises a clamp dog tower connected with the mounting flange, said clamp dog tower enclosing the end of the clamp dog and having a slot though which the clamp dog extends, said clamp dog tower prohibiting pivoting of the clamp dog beyond a width of the slot; and wherein the cap has a clutch system formed from springs and teeth that grip the clamp dog and prevents the clamp dog from rotating freely when the clamp dog is in a raised position. 8. The system according to claim 7, wherein said clamp dog has grooves and ridges on a top surface thereof adjacent the screw, said grooves and ridges contacting the teeth of the cap to prevent the clamp dog from rotating freely. 9. A system for mounting a component in an aperture in a ceiling grid, comprising; a mounting flange surrounding the component, said mounting flange having a front surface and a rear surface; and at least two clamping assemblies attached to the mounting flange and located adjacent a rear surface of the mounting flange, each clamping assembly comprising: an elongated clamp dog; and a pivoting system for pivoting the clamp dog around an axis, said pivoting system being operable from both the front surface and the rear surface of the mounting flange; wherein said pivoting system is pivoted between a retracted and extended position, such that in said retracted position, the clamp dog is located within a radius of the mounting flange, and in said extended position, the clamp dog extends beyond a radius of the mounting flange to support the component on the ceiling grid, wherein said pivoting system comprises a screw extending through said clamp dog, said screw having a screw head accessible from the front surface of the mounting flange, and having a cap mounted on an opposite end of the screw, such that said screw can be turned from both surfaces of the mounting flange to pivot the clamp dog; wherein each clamping assembly further comprises a clamp dog tower connected with the mounting flange, said clamp dog tower enclosing the end of the clamp dog and having a slot though which the clamp dog extends, said clamp dog tower prohibiting pivoting of the clamp dog beyond a width of the slot; and wherein the cap is serrated on an external surface thereof, and wherein the clamp dog tower has a vertical extension that interacts with the serrations on the cap to keep the clamp dog in a fixed position during movement of the system into and out of the aperture.
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